The Way!

For Thursday, November 12, 2026:

Acts 4:32 NLT: “All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.”

Peter and John returned to the other believers after being questioned by the Jewish Council. Together, those faithful were all of one mind, pulling in the same direction. Their primary mission was the continued worship of Jesus, and then sharing that Gospel with any newcomers. This group would become the first church, known as “The Way.”

 Members agreed on the facts surrounding Jesus: that he was God’s Son, heaven-sent to rescue mankind; that he took the sins of the world upon himself, and offered us forgiveness; that he returned to the Father to prepare a place for believers in God’s eternal Kingdom. The Bible doesn’t tell us if they agreed on anything else. They may or may not have.

Worldwide, there are close to 50K Christian denominations. Why? We teach that there is really only one church, the church of Jesus. It should be filled with true worshipers. I’ve seen churches divide over race, ethnic backgrounds, worship times, political differences—all of which have no part in exalting the Lord. Minor theological and biblical interpretations can disrupt an organization. Most are not redeeming ordinances, and have little to do with salvation. We need to let go of the little things and let God keep us together. If we follow the Holy Spirit, he will keep us plugged in to the hereafter.

Jesus promised that he would be back. Early believers might have thought he meant next Tuesday or certainly by next month. But that could explain their willingness to share everything they owned. That’s also in line with caring for your neighbors, which was huge with Jesus. When 3K joined The Way after Pentecost, most were from out of town and didn’t have food, housing or jobs. Christians welcomed them, sharing everything until the newcomers could stand on their own two feet.

God’s desire is for everyone to repent and return. He wants everyone to have a chance to follow the Son. Jesus will return when more have heard the Good News!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church